16 Things Newcastle Fans Need To Know About Georginio Wijnaldum

16. Wijnaldum Is A Pacey Attacking-Midfielder Who Can Be Employed Wide Or Through The Centre

It's fair to say there isn't really a midfielder like Wijnaldum at St James' Park right now. Some comparisons have been made between the Dutchman and Moussa Sissoko, but the fact is that Wijnaldum is a full five inches shorter than the Frenchman at just 5ft 9in. Both are dynamic in possession, that much is true, but Wijnaldum is more pacey and tries to beat players with his skill and guile, whereas Sissoko uses his sheer athleticism. It will be interesting to see where Newcastle play the Dutchman, as fitting him into a system alongside both Sissoko and Siem de Jong will not necessarily be straightforward. The 24-year-old can be employed out wide or through the centre though, so his versatility is a desirable commodity. He will certainly excite Toon supporters in the terraces.